The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) says its attention has been drawn to recent publications, indicating that the Federal Government has withdrawn charges against former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Godsday Peter Orubebe.
Ibraheem Al-hassan, CCT Head, Press and Public Relations of the CCT said the purported withdrawal of the case was entirely false.
CCT said based on available records, the information was misleading and should be ignored.
“The case of Mr Godsday Peter Orubebe before CCT in Charge NO: CCT/ABJ/02/15 is ongoing.
“What transpired in court in the last session held on 8th March, 2016 was a substitution of the initial charge with a newly filed charge by the prosecution, of which leave was sought from, and granted by the Tribunal.
“The case had been adjourned to 7th April, 2016. Thus, there is no withdrawal of the case by the prosecution”, he stated.
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